Winter Days & Roaring Fires – Why Winter is Amazing in the Lake District

If you’re searching for a getaway this winter and you don’t want to travel abroad, one of the most spectacular places to visit is the Lake District, particularly the southern lakes.

With amazing walks and stunning scenery, there’s nothing better than hiring a cottage, kicking back in front of a roaring fire, and enjoying the peace and quiet.

Lake District Landscape

Once the snow starts to fall on the surrounding hills and mountains, you can truly appreciate the majesty of the surrounding Lake District Landscape. If you choose to stay in a mountain cottage then your views will be spectacular. If you love photography or dabble in a bit of painting, you’ll never be short of an impressive vista or two. On occasion, the lakes are almost like glass and with the snow on the hills it’s the most perfect view you could ever witness.

While it may be a little on the icy side, the Lake District has many memorable walks both long and short for all the family. Of course, most of the hikers come during the spring, summer, and autumn but you’ll still find a few hardy souls trekking up the hillsides in the winter and there are lots of lower fell walks to enjoy on cool winter days.

Make sure you have the right equipment with you (and a hot flask of tea) and there are some extraordinary scenes to enjoy. One thing that winter in the Lake District does offer is some fantastic sunrises and sunsets. Maybe it’s the clean crisp air or the fact that there are fewer people and less traffic around, but it’s certainly one of the big attractions in the most beautiful National Park at this time of year.

Pubs and Restaurants and Other Attractions

After a long hard trek in the winter landscape, there’s nothing better than popping into the local pub for some seriously good food and a few drinks. The Lake District is home to some beautiful pubs, many dating back hundreds of years and many of them are within walking distance of a Coppermines Lake District Holiday Cottage!

Over Christmas, there are several markets to get you into the Yuletide spirit. Places like Ambleside and Windermere are alive with Christmas lights from the last week in November and there’s plenty of winter activities you won’t want to miss out on.

During the day, most of the historic houses and other attractions are open over the wintertime. One spectacular place to visit during the winter is The South Lakes Wild Animal Farm near Dalton which has everything from big cats and giraffes to parrots and penguins. A boat trip on Coniston Water or Windermere is also a great way to see the picturesque scenery and have some fun.

Snuggle Down in Your Own Cottage

One of the best ways to enjoy the Lake District during the winter is to hire a lake district holiday cottage. It’s much more of a home away from home than a hotel and you’ll enjoy getting back to a warm, comfortable place where you can relax and stretch out in the evenings.

You can decide to go out and have some fun at one of the local pubs or stay home and organize a late-night get together with family and friends.

Many cottages have a private garden, patio, or access to outside space where you can enjoy roasting marshmallows over a crackling fire and drinking hot chocolate while indulging in a bit of stargazing. Some cottages even have a hot tub that you can use. It’s perfect for the winter, keeping you warm and relaxed while all around you is crisp and chilly. To find your perfect Lake District Cottage visit www.coppermines.co.uk